I have 2 400p lists and I can`t decide wich one to play. My 600p list is farily settled, but if you think i`ve missed something or made a mistake then please let me know.

• 400p version A - gives a hardhitting and flexible SSD and the Raider provides a decent picket capacity and gives the list some adaptibility (i think)
• 400p version B - well, that just seems like an awfull lot for a mere 400 points. Cant argue with 33 hull points in a standard match
• 600p - lots of damage and great logistics with some squadrons as cherry on top. Really feel like i`m getting my points worth. I have an alternate 600p based on RITR which is more efficient, but this will have to do until i get my hands on the expansion.

400p version A - this is the version i`m most likely to play with

http://armadawarlords.hivelabs.solutions/view_list.php?token=214296&key=20db5f8c323798a12c7d8be6664944ae

Star Dreadnought Assault Prototype
Author: Baudolino

Faction: Galactic Empire
Points: 400/400

Commander: Grand Admiral Thrawn

Assault Objective: Opening Salvo
Defense Objective: Planetary Ion Cannon
Navigation Objective: Superior Positions

[ flagship ] Star Dreadnought Assault Prototype (250 points)
- Grand Admiral Thrawn ( 32 points)
- Ravager ( 4 points)
- Agent Kallus ( 3 points)
- Director Krennic ( 8 points)
- Emperor Palpatine ( 3 points)
- Veteran Gunners ( 5 points)
- Quad Laser Turrets ( 5 points)
- H9 Turbolasers ( 8 points)
- Quad Turbolaser Cannons ( 10 points)
- SW-7 Ion Batteries ( 5 points)
- MS-1 Ion Cannons ( 2 points)
= 335 total ship cost

Raider II-Class Corvette (48 points)
- Veteran Gunners ( 5 points)
- Disposable Capacitors ( 3 points)
- Heavy Ion Emplacements ( 9 points)
= 65 total ship cost

= 0 total squadron cost

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400p - version B - but this version feel pretty crazy and exciting and I can` t decide.

http://armadawarlords.hivelabs.solutions/view_list.php?token=217246&key=38f93c787099cde96bea0eba2462180a

Star Dreadnought Assault Prototype v2
Author: Baudolino

Faction: Galactic Empire
Points: 400/400

Commander: Grand Admiral Thrawn

Assault Objective: Opening Salvo
Defense Objective: Planetary Ion Cannon
Navigation Objective: Superior Positions

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
- Repair Crews ( 4 points)
= 27 total ship cost

Victory I-Class Star Destroyer (73 points)
- Quad Battery Turrets ( 5 points)
= 78 total ship cost

[ flagship ] Star Dreadnought Command Prototype (220 points)
- Grand Admiral Thrawn ( 32 points)
- Ravager ( 4 points)
- Director Krennic ( 8 points)
- Emperor Palpatine ( 3 points)
- Veteran Captain ( 3 points)
- Veteran Gunners ( 5 points)
- Quad Laser Turrets ( 5 points)
- Quad Battery Turrets ( 5 points)
- Leading Shots ( 4 points)
- Shields to Maximum! ( 6 points)
= 295 total ship cost

= 0 total squadron cost

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600p list - This is fairly settled.

http://armadawarlords.hivelabs.solutions/view_list.php?token=217032&key=a8f5c51c18ab9c2b8fe293671f6b2ab0

Star Dreadnought Command Prototype + VSD
Author: Baudolino

Faction: Galactic Empire
Points: 600/600

Commander: Grand Admiral Thrawn

Assault Objective: Opening Salvo
Defense Objective: Planetary Ion Cannon
Navigation Objective: Superior Positions

Victory II-Class Star Destroyer (85 points)
- Warlord ( 8 points)
- Flight Controllers ( 6 points)
- Quad Battery Turrets ( 5 points)
- SW-7 Ion Batteries ( 5 points)
= 109 total ship cost

[ flagship ] Star Dreadnought Command Prototype (220 points)
- Grand Admiral Thrawn ( 32 points)
- Ravager ( 4 points)
- Director Krennic ( 8 points)
- Emperor Palpatine ( 3 points)
- Veteran Captain ( 3 points)
- Veteran Gunners ( 5 points)
- Quad Battery Turrets ( 5 points)
- Heavy Ion Emplacements ( 9 points)
- Shields to Maximum! ( 6 points)
= 295 total ship cost

Arquitens-class Command Cruiser (59 points)
- Hand of Justice ( 4 points)
- Projection Experts ( 6 points)
- Turbolaser Reroute Circuits ( 7 points)
= 76 total ship cost

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
- Repair Crews ( 4 points)
= 27 total ship cost

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
- Repair Crews ( 4 points)
= 27 total ship cost

1 Maarek Stele ( 21 points)
1 Ciena Ree ( 17 points)
1 TIE Defender Squadron ( 16 points)
1 Saber Squadron ( 12 points)
= 66 total squadron cost

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First off I'd recommend a bid of some kind if you are comfortable with it. The SSD can get punished by objectives it isn't ready for.

400a You have a ton of accuracy generation. Go with close range intel scan.

400b looks good

600 I'd recommend a comms net to give you some command flexibility. But it's good ad is.

I find Thrawn gives me great flexibility. For three turns I can get two dials plus a token for my SSD.

I can totally see the objective thing. I`ve always focused on trying to be player two, because i can get a lot of mileage out of my 400 points when my opponent bids deep and only uses 380 points and with an SSD it feels like I kind of have to aim for 400, since the ship itself is so big. On the other hand I can get really screwed by some of the objectives. Asteroid fields can be a pain in the ***.

@grathew - what do you mean by close range intel scan?

Both 400p lists feel very vulnerable to bomber lists. I actually played last night and faced a list with 8 bombers (B-wings and Y-Wings). On turn 5 i drew the wrong dial from Thrawn (concentrate fire instead of engineering) and the SSD just didn`t make it through the round. My opponent had two hull left on his final ship. I`m gonna type an AAR and link it here.

Here is my SDD fleet that took me to third at my FLGS tourniment. I'd admit the 25 point buid is a bit much. Bombers get shot back, aces get Kallus-ed. DCO would be a good switch for Brunson, or Lara Wessix.

Author: Grathew

Faction: Galactic Empire
Points: 375/400

Commander: Admiral Piett

Assault Objective: Most Wanted
Defense Objective: Contested Outpost
Navigation Objective: Solar Corona

[ flagship ] Star Dreadnought Assault Prototype(250 points)
- Admiral Piett ( 22 points)
- Executor ( 2 points)
- Emperor Palpatine ( 3 points)
- Captain Brunson ( 5 points)
- Agent Kallus ( 3 points)
- Gunnery Team ( 7 points)
- Point-Defense Reroute ( 5 points)
- Quad Laser Turrets ( 5 points)
- Quad Battery Turrets ( 5 points)
- XI7 Turbolasers ( 6 points)
- Leading Shots ( 4 points)
= 317 total ship cost

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
- Comms Net ( 2 points)
= 25 total ship cost

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
- Comms Net ( 2 points)
= 25 total ship cost

Also

http://cannotgetyourshipout.blogspot.com/2019/08/super-star-destroyerstar-dreadnought.html?m=1

definitely read this great pointers.

As for some input. I hate veteran gunners. On ssds it’s always gunnery team same goes for leadings shots. HIE’s are nice but only use them if you have the assault proto. Even then 9 points are a huge sink. Veteran captain is a waste. You get tokens when you reveal a dial plus you can have a Comms net Gozanti send over what you want. Damage control officer is a good replacement. I also recommend Qbt’s unless you plan on going speed 2.

SSD Msu (388/400)
Empire

Commander: Moff Jerjerrod

Objectives: Contested Outpost, Station Assault, Solar Corona

[flagship] Star Dreadnought Command Prototype (220)
- Moff Jerjerrod (23)
- Ravager (4)
- Intensify Firepower! (6)
- Leading Shots (4)
- Quad Laser Turrets (5)
- Damage Control Officer (5)
- Emperor Palpatine (3)
- Agent Kallus (3)
- Quad Battery Turrets (5)
- Gunnery Team (7)
= 285 total points

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23)
- Suppressor (4)
- Comms Net (2)
= 29 total points

Arquitens-class Light Cruiser (54)
- Hand of Justice (4)
- Electronic Counter Measures (7)
- Captain Needa (2)
- Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (7)
= 74 total points

this is a list that I really like. The Arquitens has really good synergy with SSD.